Solana Beach is a city on the northern coast of San Diego County in Southern California. It is near San Diego. It's a hangout for locals who love to surf, swim, and snorkel. This laid-back town offers a nice variety of galleries, shops, and trendy boutiques if shopping is on the agenda. There aren’t many tourists here, so expect plenty of room to breathe and stretch out.

Get in

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By car

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Solana Beach is located about 20 miles north of San Diego on Interstate 5. Exit at Lomas Santa Fe or Villa de la Valle and head west.

By train

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The Solana Beach railway station is located downtown off of Lomas Santa Fe and Cedros. The station is serviced by Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner and San Diego County's COASTER.

By plane

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The closest international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN IATA). From the airport, take San Diego Transit's Route 992 bus to the Santa Fe Depot and connect to the COASTER or the Pacific Surfliner.

Get around

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Amtrak Station at Solana Beach

By car

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Solana Beach is small enough to be navigated by car. Most of the time you won't stray far from Interstate 5.

By bus

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The Breeze is a public bus service operated by the North County Transit District within Solana Beach and the surrounding area.

By train

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The COASTER connects Solana Beach with other locations in San Diego County.

Solana Beach has one of the most beautiful seashores in Southern California. The atmosphere is more relaxed and peaceful than in nearby San Diego.

  • Del Mar Dog Beach. Off-leash season runs October through May in the area south of 15th Street and north of 29th Street. The rest of the year, leashes are required.
  • The Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave. Voted "San Diego's Best Live Music Venue" and has been in Rolling Stone Magazine.
  • Fletcher Cove. From I-5, exit Lomas Santa Fe Drive and go west. Fletcher Cove is at the end.
  • Cedros Design District (located on the corners of Cedros and Rosa St). Art galleries, boutiques, and other small designer stores. There is also a farmer's market on Sundays from 2PM-5PM.
  • Bongiorno's New York Pizzeria, 524 Stevens Ave Ste 11, +1 858 755-2646. Some of the best New York-style pizza in San Diego County.
  • Pizza Port, 135 N. Highway 101. Great pizza and atmosphere.
  • Roberto's Mexican Food, N. Highway 101. Awesome place to grab a quick burrito
  • T's Cafe, 271 N Highway 101. Very popular breakfast destination - huge menu!
  • 1 Tony's Jacal, 621 Valley Ave. Great family-owned Mexican restaurant and bar since 1946!

Drink

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Sleep

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Go next

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All the destinations listed below are accessible from Solana Beach by train.

Routes through Solana Beach
Santa Ana Encinitas  N  S  Del Mar San Diego
Los Angeles Encinitas  N  S  San Diego


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